The Drive-In Cinema in Cannon Mills, Great Horton, is the first in a series of epic series of outdoor films taking place in Bradford's Cultural City 2019. On April 17-19, specially programmed screenings will include classic and contemporary Hindi films held at the 2015 hit Bajrangi Baijaan, Bollywood Comeda Mar, Akbar, Anthony and family road trip film Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. All Hindi films are subtitles in English.
The English film includes family favorites, Wild Robots and 90s action classic speed, starring Keene Reeves and Sandra Bullock. The drive-in experience includes a food stall and a DJ set before each movie. Each car will receive special speakers, allowing audiences to listen to the movies inside the car.
Aman Dillon, film curator for Bollywood titles, said: “We wanted to bring in a mix of romantic, comedy, family-friendly, action films. These four popular Bollywood films are perfect for a drive-in experience.
“Zindagi na Milegi Dobara is ideal for watching with friends and family. It's a coming-of-age story with great music and beautiful cinematography as the characters travel through Spain and go on a road trip.
“Jab Meet is a romantic comedy dancing in your car seat. Amal Akbar Anthony has a strong message about secularism, with three brothers separated from Bollywood's greatest favorites of all time.
The Drive-In: Movie City, part of Bradford, features outdoor screening on sites including Ilkleurid, thanks to Bradford 2025, BFI (National Lottery Funding), and a partnership between the National Science and Media Museum.
“We've been working hard to get the better of our customers,” said Shanaz Gruzar, Creative Director for Bradford 2025. “Our film programme celebrates Bradford's history as a cinema and filmmaking hub, bringing the silver screen magic that brings closer to communities throughout the district.
“In addition, we are proud to work with BFI and the National Science and Media Museum on our broad talent development programme for the film industry to ensure a bright future for the film production and film production industry within our district.”
Surry Forkud, the National Science and Media Museum of Screen and Culture Engagement Head: “As the world's first UNESCO film city, Bradford has an incredible screen heritage. The program is to create an immersive cinema experience and bring people together through the collective joy of seeing films on the big screen.”
*For tickets, please visit the bradford2025.co.uk or the Centenary Square Tickets & Information Hub.
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